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More Vermont towns are turning to community nurses, offering free health care

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July 23, 2024

More Vermont towns are turning to community nurses, offering free health care

Every Wednesday, Sunny Martinson visits Richard Starr. He’s 80 years old and taught middle school woodshop for 40 years. He lives in Thetford, in a house he designed and largely built himself.

“There wasn’t a plan. I added and added and added — my wife added her contributions too,” Starr said.

Inside, the house is full of light. The walls are decorated with photographs Starr made, the ceiling has exposed wood rafters, and a spiral staircase leads upstairs.

“I’m happy to be here,” he said.

These days, Starr sleeps on the first floor. His wife died a few years ago and it’s hard for him to get upstairs, where his computer is, or to the basement, where his workshop is.

He has issues with his memory and earlier this year, a home aid moved in. But they can’t provide medical care, so Martinson comes to help Starr with his medications.

She’s the community nurse for the town of Thetford. It’s a role she’s been in for a year, after retiring from working as a triage nurse at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

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On a recent visit, she brought Starr the newspaper, with a list of community events. They talked about adding a railing to his staircase, and she looked at his blood pressure readings. She’s become a big part of his life.

“Last fall his refrigerator broke, so I helped him get a new refrigerator. Or this driveway is impossible, and he didn’t even have anyone to plow it until January, he had no snow tires for the car,” she said. “So I mean I’m doing more than just filling the pill box.”

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Sunny Martinson works with about 30 clients regularly. Some she sees every week, like Starr. For others, it’s less often. In the eight years since Thetford started its community nurse program, over 250 residents have called on the nurse.

And all this stuff she does for Starr — he doesn’t pay for it. That’s the case for all of her clients, and for anyone in the town of Thetford — working with Martinson is totally free.

The role is not meant to replace a doctor. But it helps fill in gaps our health care system just isn’t set up for.

“Right now the health care system is reactive. Something has to happen, and then you call 911, and then you go,” said Kristin Barnum, who runs a nonprofit called Community Nurse Connection. “But these community nurses are health coaches, health advocates, to prevent bad things from happening.”

“These community nurses are health coaches, health advocates, to prevent bad things from happening.”

Kristin Barnum, Community Nurse Connection
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The nonprofit is based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and supports about a dozen community nurse programs in the region.

These all look a little different: In Thetford, Martinson works for a nonprofit, and the position is largely grant funded. In Tunbridge, the community nurse is a town employee, paid for with taxpayer dollars. And in Lyme, New Hampshire, the job is run through a church — it’s been that way for years.

These positions are mostly part time — they cost an average of $30,000 a year. But Barnum thinks this saves towns money in the long run by preventing unnecessary 911 calls and expensive trips to the hospital.

“It’s a very inexpensive way to take care and keep older adults safe and in their towns,” she said.

A blood pressure cuff. — Community nurses can fill gaps in the health care system that the traditional health care system isn’t set up for. They often act as advocates for patients.

And more towns are looking to replicate this model, like in Strafford, where Sheila Keating started working as the town’s first community nurse last year.

“Having the liaison between community and healthcare is just so important,” said Keating, who’s been a nurse for 30 years. “I never realized how important until I actually started doing this job.”

The towns of Hartford and Putney are in the middle of hiring for nurse positions, both new roles. A group in Windsor is planning a community nurse program, too.

And besides saving money in preventing emergency medical care, these programs offer another big benefit — reducing isolation.

That’s been true for Martinson’s clients, in Thetford.

She left Starr’s house after about an hour. She was going to follow up with his doctor, and offered to get his guitar restrung.

“I’ll bring my mandolin over and we can do some duets,” she said.

Then, she was going to stop in to see an 89 year old down the road. She’d picked up asparagus from a nearby farmstand to bring her.

“Sometimes there are real medical needs, but more than anything you keep hearing about people who were isolated in rural Vermont — boy, are they isolated,” Martinson said.

“I think they just like to have people visit,” she said.

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Who shined at Vermont’s high school indoor track and field championships?

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January 11, 2026

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Who shined at Vermont’s high school indoor track and field championships?

Nursing what she referred to as minor back and ankle injuries in her true first meet of the season, Mount Anthony’s Ella Palisano made the long trek to the University of Vermont on Saturday, Jan. 10 for the high school indoor track and field state championships with very little pressure.

The state’s indoor and outdoor record-holder for high jump and long jump, Palisano put her focus on her biggest passion: Launching into the air.

“It wasn’t like I came in expecting to set records, I came here to jump,” the senior said. “And I love to jump; it’s literally my favorite thing ever. If I can jump and be happy, that’s what I’m going to do.”

Resetting one of her state records was just a nice bonus.

The Ohio State-bound Palisano broke her state mark in high jump, slipping over the horizontal bar at 5 feet, 9.25 inches on her third and final attempt. Palisano had three good offerings at 5-11.25 — three-quarters of an inch shy of her historic 6-foot clear from last spring — before then nabbing third in long jump to complete her day.

“I continued to work through (the injuries), they are minor issues,” said Palisano, the reigning New England indoor champion for high jump. “I had a few setbacks, but training did not stop.”

To qualify for states, Palisano competed at two New York meets.

“This is my first real meet of the season where I did 100% in everything,” Palisano said.

Palisano wasn’t Saturday’s only star. The CVU girls rode their distance crew to a team three-peat in Division I. The St. Johnsbury boys halted Essex’s two-year reign. In D-II, Burr and Burton girls won their first indoor crown in program history and Thetford boys went back-to-back.

For more on states, including other standout performances, full team scores and top-six individual results, read on below.

DIVISION I GIRLS

Kelsey Adams, South Burlington: The senior launched to first place in long jump (18-3.75), placed second in the 55 hurdles and third in high jump.

Brinlee Gilfillan, Colchester: The senior swept the 55 (7.22) and 300 (40.42) while also running legs on the Lakers’ victorious 4×200 and 4×400 relay squads.

Zoey McNabb, Champlain Valley: McNabb raced to victories in the mile (5:08.98) and two-mile (11:01.70).

Sydney Schoenbeck, St. Johnsbury: Captured the 55 hurdles (8.59) and 600 (1:40.77) and took second in high jump and long jump.

DIVISION I BOYS

Quintin Fortier, Champlain Valley: After finishing runner-up in the 55 dash, Fortier uncorked a 35.80-second 300 for the state title. He was also on CVU’s second-place 4×400 relay.

Greg Maiberger, Essex: The senior took the high jump title with a clear of 5-10.75). He also placed second in long jump and fourth in the 55 while running on the first-place 4×200.

Thomas Meek, Essex: Crowned the 55 dash champion with a time of 6.62. Also took runner-up in the 300 and ran on the Hornets’ first-place 4×200 and 4×400 relay teams.

Joel Thornton-Sherman, St. Johnsbury: The junior swept the mile (4:29.81) and two-mile (9:41.29) events, edging twin brother John.

Jeremiah Watson, St. Johnsbury: Watson won both throwing events, shot put (48-10.75) and weight throw (66-0.5).

DIVISION II GIRLS

Madelyn Harris, Burr and Burton: Harris went 1-2 in the 1,000 (3:18.01) and mile, respectively, and ran a leg on the Bulldogs’ victorious 4×800 relay.

Mollie Mislak, U-32: Mislak’s big day included a trio of runner-up finishes (55 dash, 55 hurdles, long jump) and a first-place run in the 300 (42.70).

Sydney Remenar, Burr and Burton: Swept the mile (5:29.59) and two-mile (11:44.78) events.

Patricia Stabach, Stowe: The sophomore showed her versatility, winning weight throw (32-10.25) while taking fourth in shot put and the 55 hurdles and sixth in long jump.

Robin Tashjian, Burr and Burton: The senior captured the 55 (7.47), 55 hurdles (8.39) and long jump (17-0.75). Also took second in the 300.

DIVISION II BOYS

Drew Frostick, U-32: Earned runner-up finishes in the 55 dash and 300 and ran legs on the Raiders’ winning 4×200 and 4×400 relay squads.

Sebastian Perdrizet, Thetford: The junior shined with an impressive four-win day, capturing the 55 dash (6.60), 300 (36.96), high jump (5-10.75) and long jump (21-11.75).

Cody Young, U-32: Young swept the mile (4:39.25) and two-mile (10:20.83).

2026 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

At the University of Vermont (Saturday, Jan. 10)

[Note: Throwing events were held at St. Johnsbury Academy on Friday, Jan. 9].

DIVISION I GIRLS

Team scores: 1. Champlain Valley 114; 2. Colchester 69; 3. St. Johnsbury 68; 4. Essex 47; 5. North Country 34; 6. South Burlington 32; 7. Mount Mansfield 27; 8. Mount Anthony 24; 9. Burlington 15.

55-meter dash: 1. Brinlee Gilfillan, Col 7.22; 2. Mallory Chicoine, MMU; 3. Darlene Abiti, Col; 4. Rosy Carvalho, NC; 5. Rowan Stockwell, Essex; 6. Addison Faaas, Col.

300: 1. Brinlee Gilfillan, Col 40.42; 2. Darlene Abiti, Col; 3. Alivia Porenta, Col; 4. Mallory Chicoine, MMU; 5. Adeline Cross, CVU; 6. Faith Lawton, SJ.

600: 1. Sydney Schoenbeck, SJ 1:40.77; 2. Isabella Gravina-Budis, CVU; 3. Alivia Porenta, Col; 4. Audrey Neilson, CVU; 5. Kate Bradford, Col; 6. Lucie Armata, Essex.

1,000: 1. Audrey Neilson, CVU 3:06.10; 2. Eden Leckey, CVU; 3. Dylan Carr, NC; 4. Olivia Neilson, CVU; 5. Isabella Gravina-Budis, CVU; 6. Emily Dall, Essex.

Mile: 1. Zoey McNabb, CVU 5:08.98; 2. Charlotte Crum, CVU; 3. Lydia Donahue, CVU; 4. Sophia Lu, Essex; 5. Sydney Rumsey, SB; 6. Tristan Martin, NC.

Two mile: 1. Zoey McNabb, CVU 11:01.70; 2. Lydia Donahue, CVU; 3. Charlotte Crum, CVU; 4. Madeleine Deyo, CVU; 5. Emily Dall, Essex; 6. Kaelyn McNamara, Essex.

55 hurdles: 1. Sydney Schoenbeck, SJ 8.59; 2. Kelsey Adams, SB; 3. Faith Newton, SJ; 4. Morgan Shaffer, NC; 5. Bailey Qualter, SJ.

4×200: 1. Colchester (Abiti, Gilfillan, Mpongui, Porenta) 1:50.95; 2. Mount Mansfield; 3. St. Johnsbury; 4. Essex; 5. Champlain Valley; 6. North Country.

4×400: 1. Colchester (Abiti, Bradford, Porenta, Gilfillan) 4:26.66; 2. Champlain Valley; 3. South Burlington; 4. Essex; 5. Mount Mansfield; 6. St. Johnsbury.

4×800: 1. Champlain Valley (Deyo, Neilson, Leckey, Zweber) 10:50.05; 2. Essex; 3. North Country; 4. St. Johnsbury.

High jump: 1. Ella Palisano, MAU 5-9.25 (state record); 2. Sydney Schoenbeck, SJ; 3. Kelsey Adams, SB; 4. Morgan Shaffer, NC; 5. Katelyn Conti, Essex; 6. Olive Martin, MMU.

Long jump: 1. Kelsey Adams, SB 18-3.75; 2. Sydney Schoenbeck, SJ; 3. Ella Palisano, MAU; 4. Mallory Chicoine, MMU; 5. Rowan Stockwell, Essex; 6. Leilah Santiago, SJ.

Shot put: 1. Layla Hamlin, BHS 31-1; 2. Joseph Bahny, MAU; 3. Adele Stubbs, Essex; 4. Nala Meyer, BHS; 5. Morgan Shaffer, NC; 6. Josephine Royer, SJ.

Weight throw: 1. Helena Goma Mabika, Essex 32-0; 2. Kathryn Zajko, SJ; 3. Morgan Shaffer, NC; 4. Mckenna Rettew, CVU; 5. Josephine Royer, SJ; 6. Layla Hamlin, BHS.

DIVISION I BOYS

Team scores: 1. St. Johnsbury 148; 2. Essex 115; 3. Champlain Valley 76; 4. Mount Mansfield 32; 5. South Burlington 20; 6. North Country 17; 7. BFA-St. Albans 12; 8. Mount Anthony 8; 9. Burlington 4; 10. Colchester 2.

55-meter dash: 1. Thomas Meek, Essex 6.62; 2. Quintin Fortier, CVU; 3. Evan Hughes, Essex; 4. Greg Maiberger, Essex; 5. Logan Baker, MAU; 6. Jack Foster, BHS.

300: 1. Quintin Fortier, CVU 35.80; 2. Thomas Meek, Essex; 3. Matthew Mallory, Essex; 4. Caleb Burnell, MMU; 5. Jack Foster, BHS; 6. James Hatch, SJ.

600: 1. Treson McEnaney, CVU 1:23.56; 2. James Hatch, SJ; 3. Hayden Gilbert, MMU; 4. Danie Carter, SJ: 5. Jack Snyder, CVU; 6. Jacob Sayre, MMU.

1,000: 1. Bryan Stocker, SJ 2:40.74; 2. Toby Hurteau, BFA; 3. Manny Fliegelman, SJ; 4. Treson McEnaney, CVU; 5. Ephraim Maciejowski, MMU; 6. Jude Waddington, MAU.

Mile: 1. Joel Thornton-Sherman, SJ 4:29.81; 2. John Thornton-Sherman, SJ; 3. Cole Hart, CVU; 4. Jack Snyder, CVU; 5. Jacoby Soter, BFA; 6. Samuel Houghton, Essex.

Two mile: 1. 1. Joel Thornton-Sherman, SJ 9:41.29; 2. John Thornton-Sherman, SJ; 3. Cole Hart, CVU; 4. Benjamin Holoch, CVU; 5. Garrett Soter, BFA: 6. Charlie Meisenzahl, CVU.

55 hurdles: 1. Beckett Versluys, Essex 8.19; 2. Henry Dimitroff, Essex; 3. Micah McDonald, SJ; 4. William Carter, SJ; 5. Collin Sicard, CVU; 6. Roman Wolny, CVU.

4×200: 1. Essex (Maiberger, Versluys, Mallory, Meek) 1:35.67; 2. South Burlington; 3. St. Johnsbury; 4. Mount Mansfield; 5. Champlain Valley; 6. Mount Anthony.

4×400: 1. Essex (Jackman, Dimitroff, Meek, Mallory) 3:36.78; 2. Champlain Valley; 3. St. Johnsbury; 4. Mount Mansfield; 5. Mount Anthony; 6. Burlington.

4×800: 1. St. Johnsbury (Carter, Fliegelman, Watson, Stocker) 8:48.74; 2. Mount Mansfield; 3. Essex; 4. Champlain Valley; 5. Colchester; 6. South Burlington.

High jump: 1. Greg Maiberger, Essex 5-10.75; 2. Luke Bostic, SJ; 3. Micah McDonald, SJ; 4. Nick Gordon, CVU; 5. Beckett Versluys, Essex; 6. Jahquan Burt, SB.

Long jump: 1. Jahquan Burt, SB 20-5; 2. Greg Maiberger, Essex; 3. Evan Hughes, Essex; 4. Beckett Versluys, Essex; 5. Logan Baker, MAU; 6. Kyle Wilcox, MMU.

Shot put: 1. Jeremiah Watson, SJ 48-10.75; 2. Cullin Ward, NC; 3. Diwash Maidali, Essex; 4. Declan Kendall, SJ; 5. David Kellner, MMU; 6. William Carter, SJ.

Weight throw: 1. Jeremiah Watson, SJ 66-0.5; 2. Cullin Ward, NC; 3. Maceo Kramar, SJ; 4. Declan Kendall, SJ; 5. Micah McDonald, SJ; 6. Noah Miller, SJ.

DIVISION II GIRLS

Team scores: 1. Burr and Burton 124; 2. U-32 74; 3. Hartford 34; 4. Peoples 31; 5. Green Mountain 25; 6. Thetford 20; 7. Stowe 19; 8. Lake Region 16; 9. Rice 14; 10. Milton 12; 11. White River Valley 11; T12. Arlington, Mount St. Joseph, 10; T14. Lyndon, Vergennes 8; 16. Springfield 6; T17. Spaulding, Missisquoi 4; 19. Oxbow 3; 20. Fair Haven 1.

55-meter dash: 1. Robin Tashjian, BBA 7.47; 2. Mollie Mislak, U-32; 3. Fiona Corbett, BBA; 4. Isabella Hanover, LR; 5. Adeline Cannella, U-32; 6. Clara Maker, U-32.

300: 1. Mollie Mislak, U-32 42.70; 2. Robin Tashjian, BBA; 3. Fiona Corbett, BBA; 4. Sophie Beck, PA; 5. Clara Maker, U-32; 6. Isabella Van Voorst, Verg.

600: 1. Fiona Corbett, BBA 1:44.38; 2. Samantha Hensel, Lyn; 3. Deborah Bounds, Rice 1:50.12; 4. Andie Hadeka, BBA; 5. Hazel Vander Pyl, U-32; 6. Kathryn Summarsell, Hart.

1,000: 1. Madelyn Harris, BBA 3:18.01; 2. Emily Harris, BBA; 3. Selah Majorell, MSJ; 4. Isobel Koger, U-32; 5. Casey Wiedrick, Oxbow; 6. Desi Broadley, GM.

Mile: 1. Sydney Remenar, BBA 5:29.59; 2. Madelyn Harris, BBA; 3. Madison Lacy, Rice; 4. Desi Broadley, GM; 5. Hazel Vander Pyl, U-32; 6. Casey Wiedrick, Oxbow.

Two mile: 1. Sydney Remenar, BBA 11:44.78; 2. Desi Broadley, GM; 3. Isabella Lombardi, Hart; 4. Selah Majorell, MSJ; 5. Elsie Koger, U-32; 6. Mya Gould, U-32.

55 hurdles: 1. Robin Tashjian, BBA 8.39; 2. Mollie Mislak, U-32; 3. Clara Maker, U-32; 4. Patricia Stabach, Stowe; 5. Maeda Urie, LR; 6. Sophia Calcagni, PA>

4×200: 1. Peoples (Beck, Bliss, Calcagni, Speers) 1:54.32; 2. U-32; 3. Thetford; 4. Missisquoi; 5. Hartford; 6. Vergennes.

4×400: 1. Peoples (Beck, Bliss, McClain, Speers) 4:32.54; 2. Hartford; 3. Vergennes; 4. U-32; 5. Green Mountain; 6. Rice.

4×800: 1. Burr and Burton (Harris, Hadeka, Remenar, Harris) 10:32.72; 2. U-32; 3. Hartford; 4. Thetford; 5. Green Mountain; 6. Rice.

High jump: 1. Kyrrah Maynard, Arl 5-0.25; 2. Sophia Cherubini, GM; 3. Sophie Beck, PA; 4. Maeda Urie, LR; 5. Catherine Preuss, Milt; 6. Naomi Kinsley, WRV.

Long jump: 1. Robin Tashjian, BBA 17-0.75; 2. Mollie Mislak, U-32; 3. Maeda Urie, LR; 4. Talia Jacobs, Spa; 5. Catherine Preuss, Milt; 6. Patricia Stabach, Stowe.

Shot put: 1. Imari Taylor, WRV 31-2.25; 2. Kaila Thompson, Milt; 3. Harper Palmer, Spring; 4. Patricia Stabach, Stowe; 5. Collette Dauchy, BBA; 6. Rowan Dumont, Hart.

Weight throw: 1. Patricia Stabach, Stowe 32-10.25; 2. Rowan Dumont, Hart; 3. Evelyn Hayden, Thet; 4. Greyson Beaucage, Thet; 5. Barrett Ouelette, Hart; 6. Morgan Oakman, FH.

DIVISION II BOYS

Team scores: 1. Thetford 115; 2. U-32 109; 3. White River Valley 39; 4. Fair Haven 26; 5. Rice 20; 6. Hartford 16; 7. Lamoille 15; 8. Vergennes 12; 9. Burr and Burton 11; T10. Spaulding, Mount Abraham, Springfield 10; T13. Green Mountain, Sharon 8; T15. Montpelier, Lake Region; 7. 17. Richford 5; 18. Peoples 4; 19. Missisquoi 2.

55-meter dash: 1. Sebastian Perdrizet, Thet 6.60; 2. Drew Frostick, U-32; 3. Shane Raetz, FH; 4. Jericho Thatcher, LR; 5. Joshua Pearson, U-32; 6. Emmett Terry, Thet.

300: 1. Sebastian Perdrizet, Thet 36.96; 2. Drew Frostick, U-32; 3. Emmett Terry, Thet; 4. Truman Sawyer, MA; 5. Joshua Pearson, U-32; 6. David Thaxton, Thet.

600: 1. Hayden Villarreal, BBA 1:29.08; 2. Carter McGuire, Verg; 3. Daniel Mann, Thet; 4. Aaron McKay, Rice; 5. Nate Leavitt, Lam; 6. Jackson Renfrow-Garrard, Mont.

1,000: 1. Oren Winters, U-32 2:46.43; 2. Finn Proulx, Sharon; 3. Owen Knapp, FH; 4. Ollie Emery, Thet; 5. Calvin Winters, U-32; 6. Elliott Brooks, Hart.

Mile: 1. Cody Young, U-32 4:39.25; 2. George Roda, WRV; 3. Sergio Sotomonte-Hammond, Rice; 4. Owen Knapp, FH; 5. Oren Winters, U-32; 6. Noah Blanco, LR.

Two mile: 1. Cody Young, U-32 10:20.83; 2. Ben Warfield, U-32; 3. Sergio Sotomonte-Hammond, Rice; 4. Ollie Emery, Thet; 5. George Roda, WRV; 6. Oliver Miller, U-32.

55 hurdles: 1. Cavan Farrell, U-32 8.40; 2. Malcolm Rose, U-32; 3. Nate Leavitt, Lam; 4. Liam Nichols, PA; 5. Jaret Sturtevant, MA; 6. Ethan Gratton-Derby, LR.

4×200: 1. U-32 (Frostick, Pearson, Farrell, Rose) 1:36.39; 2. Thetford; 3. White River Valley; 4. Hartford; 5. Vergennes; 6. Lake Region.

4×400: 1. U-32 (Frostick, Farrell, Rose, Cronin) 3:45.23; 2. Thetford; 3. Hartford; 4. White River Valley; 5. Vergennes; 6. Burr and Burton.

4×800: 1. Thetford (Emery, Durham, Horan, Mann) 9:17.32; 2. U-32; 3. Montpelier; 4. Rice; 5. Hartford; 6. White River Valley.

High jump: 1. Sebastian Perdrizet, Thet 5-10.75; 2. Gage Quimby, Spring; T3. Jack Hughes, WRV; Leland Goodroe, Rich; 5. Ryan Gould, Spring; 6. Isaac Kinsley, WRV.

Long jump: 1. Sebastian Perdrizet, Thet 21-11.75; 2. Jack Hughes, WRV; 3. Shane Raetz, FH; 4. Truman Sawyer, MA; 5. Jayden Forbes, Hart; 6. Matthew Nubin, Hart.

Shot put: 1. Alexander Poczobut, Spa 40-9.75; 2. Ezra Price-Wood, GM; 3. Connor Sloop, Thet; 4. Isaac Kinsley, WRV; 5. Eli Sherman, MVU; 6. Jacob Phelps, Thet.

Weight throw: 1. Jacob Phelps, Thet 40-9; 2. Connor Sloop, Thet; 3. Nolan Jones, Lam; 4. Ian Gemelli, FH; 5. Olivier Goodrich, Thet; 6. Nate Leavitt, Lam.

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Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Saturday, Jan. 10

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January 10, 2026

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Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Saturday, Jan. 10

The 2025-2026 Vermont high school winter season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from basketball, hockey, gymnastics, wrestling, Nordic/Alpine skiing and other winter sports.

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Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. Please submit with a name/contact number.

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SATURDAY’S H.S. GAMES

Girls basketball

Games at 12:30 p.m. unless noted

Missisquoi 50, Winooski 49

M: Kelsey Paradee 14 points. Aurora King 13 points.

W: Taraji Bradley 18 points. Moo July Htoo 14 points.

Note: King hit the game winner at the buzzer to give the Thunderbirds the win.

Enosburg at Colchester

Mount Abraham at Middlebury

Danville at Williamstown, 4 p.m.

Boys basketball

Games at 2:30 p.m. unless noted

Hazen 65, Vergennes 60

H: Jameson Lamarre 22 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists. Sullivan Laflam 17 points. Ethan Gann 10 points, 6 rebounds.

V: Theo Elzinga 15 points, 12 rebounds. Cohen Howell 15 points. Ryan Wright 11 points.

Lake Region at Missisquoi, 1:00 p.m.

BFA-Fairfax at Danville

Stowe at Richford

Oxbow at Blue Mountain

Northfield at Williamstown, 7 p.m.

Watch Vermont high school games on NFHS Network

Girls hockey

Burlington/Colchester at Chittenden Charge, 2:20 p.m.

Brattleboro at U-32, 2:30 p.m.

BFA-St. Albans at Essex, 3 p.m.

Burr and Burton at Stowe, 4:15 p.m.

Hartford at Rutland, 4:30 p.m.

Kingdom Blades at Rice, 4:35 p.m.

Harwood at Woodstock, 5:15 p.m.

Spaulding at Missisquoi, 5:30 p.m.

Boys hockey

BFA-St. Albans at Essex, 5 p.m.

Rice at Champlain Valley, 6:50 p.m.

Mount Mansfield at Burr and Burton, 5 p.m.

U-32 at Colchester, 4:50 p.m.

Stowe at Brattleboro, 4:45 p.m.

Middlebury at Saranac, NY

Milton at Missisquoi, 8 p.m.

Burlington at Hartford, 2 p.m.

St. Johnsbury at Woodstock, 7:15 p.m.

MONDAY’S H.S. GAMES

Girls basketball

Games at 7 p.m. unless noted

Spaulding at Lyndon, 6:30 p.m.

BFA-Fairfax at Twinfield/Cabot

Milton at Enosburg

Winooski at Danville

Boys basketball

Games at 7 p.m. unless noted

BFA-St. Albans at Burlington

Thetford at Peoples

St. Johnsbury at Champlain Valley

Montpelier at Harwood

Essex at South Burlington

Rice at Mount Mansfield

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How UVM hockey teams fared Jan. 9-10 — Schedule, scores, results

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January 10, 2026

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How UVM hockey teams fared Jan. 9-10 — Schedule, scores, results

UVM welcomes Adrian Dubois as new men’s soccer coach

Adrian Dubois answers questions from the media following his introductory press conference on Monday, Dec. 22.

Conference play is in full swing to both Vermont basketball and hockey teams. Vermont basketball and women’s basketball both have a bye on Saturday, Jan. 10, meaning only the hockey teams are in action.

How did those Catamounts men’s and women’s hockey teams fare this weekend? For schedule, scores and stats from all games, read on below:

FRIDAY, JAN. 9

Women’s hockey

Vermont 4, Merrimack 1

V: Oona Havana 2G. Kaylee Lewis 1G. Rose-Marie Brochu 1G. Julia Mesplede 2A. Stella Retrum 1A. Lauren O’Hara 1A. Brooke George 1A. Ashley Kokavec 1A. Zoe Cliche 19 saves.

M: Emma Pfeffer 1G. Stina Sandberg 1A. Avery Anderson 1A. Lauren Lyons 39 saves.

Note: The women’s hockey team has won three straight games securing its largest win streak of the season.

Men’s hockey

Vermont 3, Northeastern 2

V: Sebastian Tornqvist 1G, 2A. Jens Richards 1G. Massimo Lombardi 1G. Colin Kessler 1A. Aiden Wright 1A. Jack Malinski 1A. Cedrick Guindon 1A. Aiden Wright 20 saves.

N: Joe Connor 1G. Amine Hajibi 1G. Jack Henry 1A. Tyler Fukakusa 1A. Dylan Hryckowian 1A. Dylan Finlay 1A. Lawton Zacher 21 saves.

Note: The men’s hockey team has won two straight games for the first time since winning its first two games of the season (Oct. 4-10).